Texas HIV Medication Program
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- 700.003 HIV Medication Participating Site Eligibility Criteria
- 090.020 Model Policies for Handling, Caring and Treating Persons Infected with a Sexually Transmitted Disease (Including HIV/AIDS) While in the Custody, Supervision or Care of Correctional, Law Enforcement, or Emergency Services Entities
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- 110.002 HIV and STD Prevention Activities in State Prisons and Jails, State Juvenile Justice Facilities, Municipal and County Jails, Federal Prisons, and Private Prisons
- 220.001 Eligibility to Receive HIV Services
- 231.000 TakeChargeTexas (TCT) Users
- 700.001 Texas HIV Medication Program Requests to Change State HIV Medication Formulary
- 700.005 Medicare Part D
- 2023.015 Orders for Control of Transmission of HIV and STDs in Texas
- 700.002 Right to Limit the Number of Clients Assigned to a Pharmacy
- 2016.01 HIV/STD Section Confidential Information Security
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- 2021.01 Appeals Requests Related to the Texas HIV Medication Program
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DSHS HIV/STD Program
Texas HIV Medication Program
The Texas HIV Medication Program (THMP) provides medications and insurance assistance for the treatment of HIV and its related complications for low-income Texans. To qualify for medications, potential clients who meet eligibility criteria complete an application for assistance. Once approved, a client receives medications at an assigned pharmacy in their community.
To learn more about THMP services and find out if you are eligible, see the Frequently Asked Questions. You can apply for the program by visiting TakeChargeTexas (TCT). If you have more questions or need assistance completing your application, call the THMP toll-free at 800-255-1090.
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Act Now: Enroll in Marketplace Plans for TIAP-PLUS Benefits
Open Enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance Marketplace will run from November 1, 2026, to January 15, 2027. This is the time to choose a health insurance plan.
You can also apply or re-apply for the Texas Insurance Assistance Program-PLUS (TIAP-PLUS). TIAP-PLUS may help you pay for your health insurance premiums, medication co-payments, and medication deductibles.
You may be eligible for TIAP-PLUS if:
- You have HIV.
- You live in Texas.
- Your income is at or below 200 percent of the Federal Poverty Level.
- You do not have insurance coverage for HIV prescription medications.
If you want to enroll in TIAP-PLUS, follow these steps starting on November 1:
- Sign up for an insurance plan on healthcare.gov.
- Once you have enrolled in an insurance plan, submit your Texas HIV Medication Program (THMP) application in the TakeChargeTexas portal.
To help make your enrollment easier, DSHS has created guides on how to enroll in an insurance plan and in TIAP-PLUS.
If you need help with choosing a plan that is right for you, please contact your local agency. You can also contact THMP at dshsthmpaca@dshs.texas.gov or 800-255-1090, option 4, option 1.